Freight Carrier/shipper · Cincinnati, OH

ARAVAN CARGO INC

8044 MONTGOMERY RD · Cincinnati, OH 45236-2926

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(131) 276-7765 Tap to call
  • MC #97970
  • USDOT #3139125 USDOT Active
  • 210
    Power Units
  • 210
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

ARAVAN CARGO INC is a Cincinnati, OH freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Ohio. This company has 210 truck(s) in their fleet and 210 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-97970 and their USDOT number is 3139125.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/14/2026 · last updated Sep 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/14/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,568,025 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 166 inspections (past 24 months) California — 166 inspections (past 24 months) California — 166 inspections (past 24 months) California — 166 inspections (past 24 months) California — 166 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 89 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 76 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 54 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 40 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 39 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 35 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 34 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 34 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 32 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 32 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 32 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 27 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 25 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 25 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 25 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 20 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 19 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 19 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Idaho — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 8 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 4 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 4 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 4 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 4 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Rhode Island — 1 inspection (past 24 months) West Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Connecticut — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Jersey — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 46 states over the past 24 months: CA (166), NM (89), TN (76), KY (54), CO (40), AR (39), OH (35), IL (34), IN (34), WA (32), UT (32), MO (27), +34 more. Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Cincinnati, Ohio.

Safety Record

224 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 6
    Injury
  • 17
    Tow
  • 23
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.26 153 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.56 86 Vehicle Maintenance 5.65 274 Drugs / Alcohol 0.02 3 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.17 29

Inspection Summary

  • 1
    Total
  • 575
    Clean
  • 458
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 238 unique codes

Critical 106

  • 392.4A-DOSUDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit19× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone5× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone4× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone3× SW 10
  • 396.9C2-OOSOOOS Order (Repairs) - Operating a CMV after being declared out-of-service when not having completed all required repairs1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS42× OOS×42 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS11× OOS×11 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak6× OOS×6 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves2× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.15A-LNCDLNSRWOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a))1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TALSTires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth11× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove3× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area2× SW 8
  • 393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.2× SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person1× SW 8
  • 392.2SLSCRState/Local Laws - CMV safety chains1× SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOBB-6Tires - Any tire with observable bumps, bulge or knots1× SW 8
  • 396.3A1TTires (general)1× SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:22× OOS×21 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension4× OOS×3 SW 7
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV3× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain12× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status3× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.128B-CLWVLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.130C-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on11× OOS×11 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.4× OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.7× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal4× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps3× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed5× OOS×5 SW 5
  • 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 392.5A1-IIntoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol, or be under the influence of alcohol, within 4 hours before going on duty or operating, or having physical control of, a commercial motor vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 392.5A2-IPIntoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol, be under the influence of alcohol, or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol, while on duty, or operating, or in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.10× OOS×10 SW 4
  • 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.9× OOS×8 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test7× OOS×7 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection5× OOS×5 SW 4
  • 391.11B2SDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Highway Traffic Sign Assessment2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BSFBrake - Malfunction causing smoke or fire to emit from the wheel end2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface3× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBD-SADrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Rotor (disc) cracked more than 75 percent of the friction surface completely through the rotor or completely through a solid rotor or completely through a structural support1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47B-BMBCAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.52A-BInsufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet6× OOS×6 SW 3
  • 393.132C-CHVEFlattened/Crushed Vehicles - Improper securement of flattened or crushed vehicles.4× OOS×4 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 392.5A3-POSSIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a CMV while the driver possesses wine or beer containing 0.5% or more ABV or distilled spirits in any dilution1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.104F1-CCargo - Knotted tiedown1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.106C1-CCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110B1-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1,100 lbs. or less1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110C-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (with headerboard/blocking). At least one tiedown for every 10 feet of article length, or fraction thereof1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70B2-CDKPECoupling - Kingpin not properly engaged1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-LLEAKA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking7× OOS×5 SW 2
  • 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken3× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp6× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories3× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRBFCFrame - Cracked siderail bottom flange at least 1 inch long1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured4× OOS×4 SW 1
  • 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns3× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNCDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.87A-FPLRFlag - Required rear flag - no flag on the rear of a projecting load - when load is longer than 4 feet.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination9× OOS×9 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 22

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV9× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit9× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other29× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane9× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving4× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change3× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
  • 392.14-DDriver - Failing to use extreme caution in a CMV when hazardous conditions exist1× SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2SLFYEMVState/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle.1× SW 5
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit22× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation21× SW 3
  • 392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction2× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers10× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway6× SW 1
  • 392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway2× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 86

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes4× SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit6× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative5× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.4× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative4× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing.1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.1× SW 6
  • 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt27× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection19× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199818× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear16× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured13× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection7× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber6× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear5× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve4× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.3× SW 4
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.3× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.3× SW 4

Hours of Service 23

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
ARAVAN CARGO INC
8044 MONTGOMERY RD
CINCINNATI, OH 45236-2926
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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